Left-wing deputies go to the French Parliament dressed in the colors of Palestine

Deputies of the french left They went to the National Assembly this Tuesday dressed in clothes red, green and black to simulate the flag of Palestine , after a legislator from France Insoumise, Sébastien Delogu, was expelled and sanctioned for displaying this banner in May in the chamber.

La Francia Insumisa has explained on social networks that this gesture by its deputies is “in support of the Palestinian people.” “We will continue to protest against genocide
in Gaza and demanding a ceasefire and the release of all the hostages!” added the party, which has shared images of its representatives standing.

In addition, MP Rachel Kéké displayed a flag, a gesture that earned Delogu a 15-day suspension and the partial withdrawal of her salary for the next two months.

The president of the Assembly, Yaël Braun-Pivet, has taken the floor to “remember” that this is a parliamentary venue and to point out that the “democratic debate” must “be carried out exclusively orally”, according to the BFMTV channel. Braun-Pivet has confirmed that the table will study possible sanctions